Basic Objects: Pipe Tool
About this task
The CimEdit Pipe is a customized tool that enables you to draw pipes quickly.
The pipe tool provides you with:
- On screen formatting
- Detailed pipe formatting
On Screen Formatting
Procedure
Results
The pipe displays based on your actions.
A | The pipe is straight for the first time you drag it. |
B | An elbow is added to the pipe when you click the right-mouse button. |
C | The pipe continues in the direction you drag the mouse |
D | An elbow is added each time you click the right-mouse button. |
E | The pipe continues in the direction you drag the mouse. |
F | The pipe is completed as an object when you double-click the mouse. |
Detailed Pipe Formatting
If necessary, you can refine the pipe's look in several ways.
Do one of the following.
- Double-click the pipe object.
- Right-click the pipe object; select Properties on the Popup menu.
- Click Properties in the Home>Properties group on the CimEdit Ribbon bar.
The pipe's Properties dialog box opens.
1 | Select the pipe's width and color. |
2 | Select the elbow and pipe shading properties. |
3 | Complete configuration. |
- Select the Pipe's Width and Color
- Select Colors in the Properties dialog box.
- Change either of the following.
A | Color | can conform to your system needs. |
B | Width | Can be different from what was drawn. The dropdown maximum is 11pt; however you can enter a higher width. |
- (Optional) Click Apply to apply and review your changes.
- Select the Elbow and Pipe Shading Properties
- Select Piping Properties in the pipe's Properties dialog box.
- Change either of the following.
1 | Radius |
2 | Flare |
3 | Use Light Color |
1 | Radius | |
Elbow radius dimensions can be as follows. | ||
Minimum | ||
Maximum | ||
Example | ||
A pipe properties have been changed.
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2 | Flare | |
Flare dimensions can be as follows. | ||
Minimum | ||
Maximum | ||
Example | ||
A pipe's properties have been changed.
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3 | Use Light Color | |
Check or clear the checkbox for the following affects. | ||
Checked | ||
Clear | ||
Note: The exact rendering of the display depends on the color and shade that were originally selected.
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Examples | ||
Maroon Originally Selected | ||
Checked | ||
Clear | ||
Yellow Originally Selected | ||
Checked | ||
Clear |
- Complete Configuration
Click OK when you have completed your configuration.
The pipe changes to reflect your specifications.